Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-05-06
4APaTAL NOTES.

from what might be called mental in.
digestion on endeavoring 10 repro
duce them at the lapse OF an interval.
But news is only secondhand at
best; and, as to subject matter, what
occupies the minds Of thousands now,
afforded mental provender to our
great grandfathers. That there is
nothing new under the sun will, per-
haps, account for the fact that news
i SO common; and this reflection
drives away all the diffidence OF your
correspondent on the question CT
staleness in his letter.
Boise City, with her blooming orch
ards aud patches of green, Afforded
pleasing contrast to the snow IN the
basin, and the dull, monotonous hue
of the placers. Business was brisk
in the stores, and the hotels were fair
ly supplied with guests; but many
complained of dull times and the
scarcity of money. This is a chronic
cry with the residents of the burgh.
However your correspondent passed
some OF his time in court listening to
the trial Of an interesting case, in
which a prominent merchant OF the
CITY was defendant in an action
brought for the recovery of gam
bling debt, alleged 10y the plaintiff to
have been contracted by the defen-
dant while or pilgrimage to the
shrine OF Bacchus. The plaintiff is Il
professional gambler and sought the
round sum of $500, or Whereabouts.
A very liberal compromise was offer
ed by the defendant rather than re-
sort to litigation; but plaintiff scent
ed more in legal atmosphere, and
declined the offer. The court dis
missed the case, and very properly.
1t was chuck game, and of course
the court, being no novice in that
line, "chucked" it.
Mr.. Myers little girl is gaining
strength daily, and no recurrence of
nose bleeding has taken place since
she camo to the city.
Dawson and Pettingill surrendered
their lease of the Central Hotel on the
LIST of May. These gentlemen are to
he colnplimented on the renovation
so apparent in the appointments Of
the house, and many regret their
withdrawal from the business. Will
Dawson intends mining in his faith
er's claim at Haley during the sum
mer.
Your correspondent was cordial,
received by the editor of the Demo
crat, who like all humorits has rath.
or melancholy face. We hope friend
Jud will not visit us with retribution
for this reference to his physiognomy,
Ms We are very sensibly impressed
with his kindness of heart, and have
n serious dislike to be equally sensi-
bly, impressed by his rcpartee Of pen.
John Barry acts right bower in the
office, and has proved himself ,e'y
valuable hand.
Charley Kingsley is flooding the
town with posters, flyers and dodg-
ers relating to his studio; and, as he
spares no pains in canvassing aud
sulting the public, we predict for him
u good seasons work.
The nights are still chilly in Boise,
and it is feared the peach crop has
suffered from the frost. Your CORES
pondent's night ride from Kuna con-
virced him very "cuttingly" that the
night winds are raw and blizzard.
like. The peach blossom that has the
hardihood to face such an ordeal
ought to grace :he stem of the north
pole, or the frostbitten nose of an Il
quimaux. My fellow passenger was
laid up with rheumatism in the knee,
the following day, from the effects;
and, as the Devil takes care of his
own, | escaped scot free.
1t seems gross piece of careless
ness or negligence on tbs part of the
officials of the o. S. l.. r. r., that
northern bound passengers from Ku-
ma, OH the morning train, are obliged
10 stand outdoors for some three
quarters o. al hour, in biting cold
wind, before gaining entrance to the
waiting room. They evidently prac-
tee the homeopathic principle shat
the remedy shall produce like effects
with the disease" judi ing from he
cold stage ride, and then the subse
Quent station experipnca W. tr,.,
no unfortunate lady passenger vii,
nave the temerlty TO engage in the